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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 2, 2015}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|June 2, 2015}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 2, 2015}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|June 2, 2015}} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|heroes-of-the-storm|86}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|884/heroes-of-the-storm|84}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|heroes-of-the-storm|79}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | free-to-play }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | boost, cosmetic, currency, free-to-grind, Infinite spend, loot box, unlock }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Action, Strategy }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
+ | |official site= https://heroesofthestorm.com/ | ||
+ | |hltb = 23199 | ||
+ | |lutris = heroes-of-the-storm | ||
|strategywiki = Heroes of the Storm | |strategywiki = Heroes of the Storm | ||
+ | |mobygames = 76462 | ||
|wikipedia = Heroes of the Storm | |wikipedia = Heroes of the Storm | ||
|winehq = 15978 | |winehq = 15978 | ||
|license = free-to-play | |license = free-to-play | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | |||
{{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/forum/ Official forum] | {{mm}} [http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/forum/ Official forum] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Amazon | | + | {{Availability/row| Amazon | B012JN98VM | Battle.net, online | Starter Pack. Includes 5 heroes, 1 skin, and 1 mount. | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Battle.net | heroes-of-the-storm | Battle.net | | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Battle.net | heroes-of-the-storm | Battle.net, online | | | Windows, OS X }} |
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Battle.net|offline=no}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Battle.net|offline=no}}. | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Heroes of the Storm\}} | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|userprofile\Documents}}\Heroes of the Storm\}} | ||
− | {{Game data/config|OS X| | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Blizzard/Heroes of the Storm/}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|HOTS Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}} | {{Image|HOTS Graphics.png|Graphics settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/heroes-storm/en |
|widescreen wsgf award = silver | |widescreen wsgf award = silver | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | |multimonitor wsgf award = incomplete | ||
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|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = true | |ultrawidescreen = true | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen notes = | + | |ultrawidescreen notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/blog/20063493/heroes-of-the-storm-patch-notes-march-29-2016-3-29-2016|title=Heroes of the Storm Patch Notes — March 29, 2016|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> |
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
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|antialiasing = limited | |antialiasing = limited | ||
|antialiasing notes = On/off toggle. | |antialiasing notes = On/off toggle. | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Framerate cap can be manually set to a value by using the <code>-frameratecap=[number] -frameratecapglue=[number]</code> command line argument.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://eu.battle.net/support/en/article/32248|title=Lowering the Maximum Frame Rate - Blizzard Support|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|HOTS Controls.png|Input settings.}} | {{Image|HOTS Controls.png|Input settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|HOTS Audio.png|Audio settings.}} | {{Image|HOTS Audio.png|Audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = Master, Music, Ambient Sounds, Sound Effects, Interface Sounds, Voices, Announcer |
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
− | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = Toggle with the '''Play in Background''' setting. |
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Simplified Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Traditional Chinese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = French | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = German | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Korean | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Polish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Brazilian Portuguese | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Latin American Spanish | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
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{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
|local play = false | |local play = false | ||
− | |local play players = | + | |local play players = 10 |
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
− | |local play notes = | + | |local play notes = Planned offline mode but it's was cancelled, because Blizzard Entertainment decide don't add offline mode for Solo vs Bots mode |
|lan play = false | |lan play = false | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
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|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
|online play players = 10 | |online play players = 10 | ||
− | |online play modes = | + | |online play modes = |
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = 1 player in Solo vs Bots mode<br>5 players in Co-op vs AI mode<br>10 players in PVP mode. |
|asynchronous = false | |asynchronous = false | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
− | }}{{Network/Connections | + | }} |
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
|matchmaking = true | |matchmaking = true | ||
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
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|direct ip = false | |direct ip = false | ||
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
− | }}{{Network/Ports | + | }} |
− | |tcp = | + | {{Network/Ports |
− | |udp = | + | |tcp = 80, 443, 1119-1120, 3724, 6113 |
− | |upnp = | + | |udp = 80, 1119-1120, 3478-3479, 3724, 5060, 5062, 6113, 6250, 12000-64000 |
+ | |upnp = unknown | ||
+ | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/sc2/t/how-to-put-in-ports-number-for-blizzard-games/7533/2|title=Blizzard Forums: Port forwarding for BVlizzard games|date=2020-12-25}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
+ | |windows arm app = false | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = 32-bit was dropped in 17 October 2018 update. | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = false | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos arm app = false | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 7, 8 |
− | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo | + | |minCPU = Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 |
− | |minCPU2 = AMD | + | |minCPU2 = AMD Phenom X4 |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 3 GB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 20 GB |
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT |
− | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD | + | |minGPU2 = ATI Radeon HD 4650 |
|minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 3000 | |minGPU3 = Intel HD Graphics 3000 | ||
+ | |minother = 1024x768 resolution | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 10 |
|recCPU = Intel Core i5 | |recCPU = Intel Core i5 | ||
− | |recCPU2 = AMD FX | + | |recCPU2 = AMD FX series |
|recRAM = 4 GB | |recRAM = 4 GB | ||
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
|recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 | |recGPU = Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 | ||
|recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7790 | |recGPU2 = AMD Radeon HD 7790 | ||
− | |notes = {{ii}} | + | |notes = {{ii}} A 64-bit operating system is required. |
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = 10. | + | |minOS = 10.12 |
− | |minCPU = Intel Core | + | |minCPU = Intel Core i5 |
− | |minRAM = | + | |minRAM = 8 GB |
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 20 GB |
− | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce GT 640 |
− | |minGPU2 = | + | |minGPU2 = AMD Radeon R9 M290X |
+ | |minother = 1024x768 resolution | ||
− | |recOS = 10. | + | |recOS = 10.14 |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = |
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = |
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = AMD Radeon R9 M395X |
− | |recGPU2 = | + | |recGPU2 = Metal compatible |
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 15:08, 15 January 2024
Developers | |
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Blizzard Entertainment | |
Release dates | |
Windows | June 2, 2015 |
macOS (OS X) | June 2, 2015 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 86 |
OpenCritic | 84 |
IGDB | 79 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Free-to-play |
Microtransactions | Boost, Cosmetic, Currency, Free-to-grind, Infinite spend, Loot box, Unlock |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Action, Strategy |
Themes | Fantasy, Sci-fi |
Warnings
- This game requires a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Heroes of the Storm is a multiplayer bird's-eye view action and strategy game.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Amazon.com | Starter Pack. Includes 5 heroes, 1 skin, and 1 mount. | |||
Battle.net |
- All versions require Battle.net DRM and a constant internet connection for all game modes.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Heroes of the Storm\ |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Library/Application Support/Blizzard/Heroes of the Storm/ |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | [1] | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | On/off toggle. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Framerate cap can be manually set to a value by using the -frameratecap=[number] -frameratecapglue=[number] command line argument.[2] |
||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Master, Music, Ambient Sounds, Sound Effects, Interface Sounds, Voices, Announcer | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | Toggle with the Play in Background setting. | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
Simplified Chinese | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Korean | ||||
Polish | ||||
Brazilian Portuguese | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Latin American Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 10 | Planned offline mode but it's was cancelled, because Blizzard Entertainment decide don't add offline mode for Solo vs Bots mode | ||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 10 | 1 player in Solo vs Bots mode 5 players in Co-op vs AI mode 10 players in PVP mode. |
||
Asynchronous multiplayer |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s)[3] |
---|---|
TCP | 80, 443, 1119-1120, 3724, 6113 |
UDP | 80, 1119-1120, 3478-3479, 3724, 5060, 5062, 6113, 6250, 12000-64000 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | 32-bit was dropped in 17 October 2018 update. | ||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 AMD Phenom X4 |
Intel Core i5 AMD FX series |
System memory (RAM) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT ATI Radeon HD 4650 Intel HD Graphics 3000 | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 AMD Radeon HD 7790 |
Other | 1024x768 resolution |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.12 | 10.14 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 | |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GT 640 AMD Radeon R9 M290X | AMD Radeon R9 M395X Metal compatible |
Other | 1024x768 resolution |
- A 64-bit operating system is required.
References
- ↑ Heroes of the Storm Patch Notes — March 29, 2016 - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Lowering the Maximum Frame Rate - Blizzard Support - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Blizzard Forums: Port forwarding for BVlizzard games - last accessed on 2020-12-25